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DPU 952X

1982 Talbot Avenger

Yellow Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,638 mi
Last recorded86,638 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPU 952X
MakeTalbot
ModelAvenger
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 86,638 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 86,589 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 86,491 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 86,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 85,809 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 85,606 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 65,352 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 85,351 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 85,146 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 85,146 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 84,930 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 84,483 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 83,824 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Avenger?

Based on 830 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
477
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 45
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 28
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 24
brake recording little or no effort 24
Steering rack gaiter split 23
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DPU 952X is a 1982 Talbot Avenger in Yellow with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

The most common reason a Talbot Avenger fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DPU 952X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Avenger typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 44 years old, this Talbot Avenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DPU 952X registered?

DPU 952X is a 1982 Talbot Avenger, first registered on 24 June 1982.

Is DPU 952X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPU 952X shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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